Ms. Myer spoke at a continuing legal education seminar on issues of professionalism and client development on April 14, 2011. The seminar was sponsored by a Section of the State Bar of Georgia.
Georgia Legislature Tries to “Fix” Problem With Effective Date of Restrictive Covenants Law
Georgia faces a very confusing situation with respect to the effective date of its recent change in the law governing restrictive covenants in employment and other agreements. Until recently, Georgia’s law governing noncompetes, covenants not to solicit customers and employees, and nondisclosure of confidential material was found in a body of Georgia caselaw that all […]
Ms. Myer Gives TV Interview on New Restrictive Covenant Law
On January 1, 2011, Mari Myer appeared on 11 Alive News to discuss the recent changes in the Georgia law governing restrictive covenants. During the interview, which aired twice, Ms. Myer expressed concern that the recent changes in the law, while well-intended, may create numerous problems for Georgia businesses. The changes are likely to spark […]
Georgia’s New Restrictive Covenant Law Goes Into Effect January 1, 2011
Georgia’s voters approved a referendum on the November ballot that amended the Georgia Constitution’s prohibition against restraints of trade. This paved the way for a new body of laws to take effect which will likely rewrite Georgia’s law governing post-employment conduct restrictions. Although there will be some legal challenges during the next several months, the […]
